Conveyancing in West London
When you buy, sell or remortgage a property, a solicitor or licensed conveyancer will handle the legal work. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in West London, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in West London and throughout London handle their sale, purchase, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Buying property in West London
One of the most sought-after areas of the capital, West London is home to a number of iconic landmarks and neighbourhoods. The region boasts high-end shops, world-class restaurants, and historic buildings. Neighbourhoods like Kensington and Chelsea, and Hammersmith and Fulham exude elegance and affluence.
With an extensive network of Underground and Overground stations, West London provides easy access to the rest of London and beyond, making it an ideal base for those working in the city. The cultural diversity, vibrant nightlife, and array of amenities contribute to the area's appeal. West London has an estimated population of around 1.5 million.
Council Tax in West London (2023/24)
West London is in City of Westminster Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £609.19 |
| B | £710.72 |
| C | £812.25 |
| D | £913.78 |
| E | £1,116.84 |
| F | £1,319.90 |
| G | £1,522.97 |
| H | £1,827.56 |
What do conveyancing solicitors do?
A conveyancer or solicitor steers the buyer through the legal aspects of buying a home. They will raise questions for the seller's solicitor, order property searches, review the lease (if applicable), and handle post-completion tasks, such as paying SDLT.
West London conveyancing solicitors may undertake checks for issues related to flats, such as spiralling ground rents.
Are you taking out a mortgage?
During the process of buying a house, your solicitor also has to take care of legal matters for the lender.
If your solicitor is not on your mortgage provider's panel, your purchase could take significantly longer to complete and incur the cost of an additional solicitor to act for the lender.
More than 100 lenders have approved our chosen panel solicitors. We can help you complete your West London transaction smoothly.
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When purchasing a home in a conservation area, your solicitor will need to check for restrictions on how you can use the home, which could include a breach of the conservation area 'Article 4 Directions' or street appearance restrictions. Conservation areas in West London and the London local authority include Newgate Street, Eastcheap and Lloyd's Avenue.Conservation areas
Shared ownership means paying a reduced percentage share of the property. Shared ownership conveyancing is more complex, as all properties are leasehold. Quittance's panel of solicitors has extensive experience handling shared ownership conveyancing and staircasing.Shared Ownership
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Selling property in West London
When selling a home in West London, your solicitor will assemble all essential documents - such as title deeds and assorted property information forms. Duties include dealing with complications like a missing electrical installation certificate, responding to enquiries from the buyer's solicitor and handling the mortgage redemption.
By taking action to work with both sides, like estate agents and banks or building societies, the solicitor will help make sure your sale of your home completes without delay.Is there anything to be aware of if selling a leasehold property in West London?
Conveyancing for a leasehold flat or house is much more difficult than for a freehold house.
The complexities of leasehold mean conveyancing solicitors in West London must undertake extra work, including getting the latest service charge and ground rent statement, through to a copy of the lease.
In order to resolve any leasehold issues faster, It is highly recommended that the vendor contact a West London conveyancing solicitor as soon as the decision is made to sell.
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Remortgage in West London
The Bank of England's current base rate is 4.5% (24 May, 2025)
Make sure you verify your remortgage solicitor's lender panel status before you instruct.
We work with solicitors who are on all major banks and building societies' panels, so whether you are switching to an equity release mortgage from Yorkshire Building Society or moving to a lifetime mortgage with Allied Irish Bank, we can help take care of the legal side.
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Transferring Equity
If you need to make changes to the ownership of your property, whether you are tax planning for the future, adding your spouse to the deeds or gifting a property, a transfer of equity is required. Your legal representative will handle all the required documentation and register the new interest at HM Land Registry for a low, fixed fee.
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Conveyancing costs in West London: What to expect
Solicitors' fees
Your solicitor's quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete. These legal fees are paid to your solicitor or conveyancer for the legal work that they complete during your transaction.
Disbursements
The conveyancing quote should also include any disbursements, which are third-party costs, such as Stamp Duty, property searches and a gypsum search.
Check for hidden costs
Some firms set out additional charges in their terms and conditions. This can mean a final bill that is higher than the original quote. Double-check for additional fees or charges, if you are comparing conveyancing quotes.
